Torre San Giovanni is a frazione of the comune of Ugento, in the province of Lecce (Apulia), southern Italy. It is located on the south-western coast of the Salento peninsula, facing the Ionian Sea.
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| Location | Ugento, Italy |
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| Coordinates | 39°53′10″N 18°06′50″E / 39.88623°N 18.11378°E |
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| Constructed | 1932  |
| Height | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Power source | mains electricity |
| Light | |
| Focal height | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Range | 15 nmi (28 km; 17 mi) (white), 11 nmi (20 km; 13 mi) (red) |
| Characteristic | Iso WR 4s |
History
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In the past it hosted an important Roman harbour and a relevant trade centre, as archeological discoveries testify.[1][2]
The octagonal tower devoted to San Giovanni was built in 1565 and is located on a tiny peninsula which once surrounded the small port. Inside the tower there is a fresco painted by San Giovanni. On top of the tower there is a lighthouse.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Ugento, italyworldclub.com
- ^ "Frazione di Torre San Giovanni". comune.ugento.le.it.
External links
edit- Comune di Ugento Official website (in Italian)
